Cyber Drive signals start of Red River Radio's Fall Fund Raiser; network of stations seeking some $200,000

Kevan Smith, Adam Giblin, Brady Blade, 1985
Originally uploaded by kevansmith23

Says Adam Giblin, Red River Radio program director as well as host of Morning Edition, Health Matters, and No Cover, "Oct 8 we're starting our Fall membership drive. Let me remind you that membership contributions are 60% of our operating budget."

Giblin and General Manager Kermit Poling began the operation last week with a sign of the times program: the first Cyber Fund Drive. "The total amount pledged, as of the close of CyberDay, October 5, was $8,515."

At redriverradio.org listeners can hit a button called Pledge Now to make a digital contribution. You can also see what's new in the realm of digital radio and link to rich public radio resources.

Or fans of NPR can pledge via phone at 1-800-552-8502.

That's host Adam Giblin above, center. He and guitarist Kevan Smith and drummer Brady Blade had a band called Mom's Friend in 1985, says Smith. Thanks to a friend named Tiffany, adds Smith, for finding this archival gem.